January 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM - District Affairs Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order on September 17, 2020 and the Texas Health and Human Services. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders, as well as guidance from health authorities.

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building or via email at BoardPublicComments@garlandisd.net prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. The emailed comments will be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker. Emails should include the requester’s name, address and the detailed topic to be read aloud. In addition, comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.  

V. Information Items

V.A. Receive Special Education Program Updates - Melissa Robertson 

V.B. Receive December 15, 2020 Semi-Annual Report to Judge Ed Kinkeade - Dr. Ricardo Lopez and Mechelle Hogan 

VI. Agenda Items for January Board of Trustees' Meeting 

VI.A. Action Item

VI.A.1. For Consideration at the January 26, 2021 Board Meeting: Consider Approval of Recommended 2021-2022 New Course Offerings - Dr. Kimberly Caddell and Tiffany Gilmore

VII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

VIII. Adjournment